Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction in Acids: A Groundbreaking Approach to Converting CO2 into Fuels and Feedstocks
The electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) at industrial-level current densities provides a sustainable approach to converting CO2 into value-added fuels and feedstocks using renewable electricity. However, the CO2RR conducted typically in alkaline and neutral electrolytes encoun...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Research |
| Online Access: | https://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/research.0589 |
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| Summary: | The electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) at industrial-level current densities provides a sustainable approach to converting CO2 into value-added fuels and feedstocks using renewable electricity. However, the CO2RR conducted typically in alkaline and neutral electrolytes encounters some challenges due to the inevitable reaction between CO2 and OH− ions, which undermines CO2 utilization and leads to poor operational stability. Acidic media present a viable alternative by reducing (bi)carbonate production, thereby enhancing the carbon efficiency and stability in CO2RR. The objective of this paper is to provide a concise account of the recent advancements and challenges in the field of acidic CO2RR, with an emphasis on future developments and opportunities. |
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| ISSN: | 2639-5274 |